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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.89, 3,159.29 and 1,065.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.89, 3,159.29 and 1,065.62 is: 1,599.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.89 : 3,159.29 = 1,065.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.89/3,159.29 = 1,065.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.89x = 3,159.29 × 1,065.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.89x = 3,366,605.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,366,605.18/2,104.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.42

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